Funding
Options

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Fee Schedule

Our 2024 standard fee schedule includes:

60 minute appointment - $237.50
45 minute appointment - $190

Appointment costs include 15 minutes of in-direct support for case notes, reviewing progress, and preparing any necessary home practice summaries.

To ensure we meet your needs effectively, we are moving towards a minimum of 45 minutes of direct support per appointment. After careful consideration, we have found that 30 minutes does not allow sufficient time to deliver the quality level of care our clients deserve.

Additional in-direct supports will be charged at $190/hr. This includes, communication with stakeholders, therapy planning (e.g. resource development and therapy plans), assessment analysis and scoring, clinical notes, report writing, multidisciplinary team meetings, and investigation of assistive technologies.

FUNDING OPTIONS

NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a federal government initiative that provides funding for people up to 65 years with a lifelong disability. Network Speech Pathology provides services to NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed. If you have an NDIS package or are starting your journey with NDIS and require support, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For more information on specific requirements, please visit the NDIS website: http://www.ndis.gov.au

Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)

If you are a veteran cardholder, your General Practitioner may refer you to Speech Pathology. This enables you to receive up to 12 sessions per treatment cycle. Once a treatment cycle has ended, you can receive a new referral from your GP if further treatment is required.

For more information on specific requirements, visit the DVA website: https://www.dva.gov.au/health-and-treatment/veteran-healthcare-cards/veteran-card

Private Health Funds

Many Private Health funds provide coverage for treatment from registered Speech Pathologists, generally included under 'extras' or 'ancillary' cover options. Funds do vary so please check your inclusions to ensure that you are eligible for rebates. The amount that will be paid varies from fund to fund, and for the type of service claimed. You will need to contact your health fund directly to determine the rebates you will receive.

Speech Pathology services use the following item numbers for Private Health funds.

Speech Pathology Assessment (telehealth) – 501
Speech Pathology Treatment (telehealth) – 502

Medicare - Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)

Also known as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan, Chronic Disease Management Plans are provided through consultation with your General Practitioner. CDMs provide Medicare rebates for many Allied Health services, including Speech Pathology.

If you have a chronic condition that is being managed with your GP, you may be eligible for up to 5 rebates for Allied Health services per calendar year. A chronic condition is defined as a medical condition that has been or will be, with you for 6 months or longer.

As of 2024, if a client sees a speech pathologist under a CDM plan, they may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $58.30 per session for up to five sessions per calendar year. The client will need to pay the full fee upfront, and then claim their medicare rebate through the Medicare Express Plus app or the MyGov website.

For any further information, please consult your GP. Useful Links:

General CDM information:
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-chronicdisease-pdf-infosheet

CDM for GP to complete: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/DFEEB1B5AAEA0158CA257BF0001CAD67/$File/Referral-Form-for-Allied-Health-Services-under-Medicare(2).pdf

How to claim Medicare Rebate:
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/medicare-claiming

Claiming the Medicare Rebate on the Express Plus App:
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/express-plus-medicare-mobile-app

MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Network Speech Pathology works closely with motor accident insurance providers to support clients who have sustained a disability from an accident. Examples of state-based schemes include:

  • VIC: Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

  • TAS: Motor Accident Insurance Board (MAIB)

  • SA: Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS)

  • WA: Catastrophic Injuries Support Scheme (CISS)

  • NSW: iCare

  • QLD: National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS)

  • NT: Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme (MACS)

Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Liaise with your insurance management provider to see if you are eligible for speech pathology services.

Are you experiencing financial hardship?

We are a small clinic but we are committed to providing a number of reduced rate and pro-bono consultations to those experiencing financial hardship. If none of the above funding options apply to you and you’re unable to meet the payments, please do not hesitate to reach out. Health is a fundamental human right, yet services are hard to find. Let us help bridge the gap, allowing clients to access exceptional care.